My elf, gifts and a doll
I have some woderful gifts that I have been looking forward to showing you. I received them awhile back and now I can't wait any longer before sharing them with you. First though I have to show you the sweetest little elf I spotted the other day.
Her hat made the nicest little jingle sound when she moved.
Here was the same little elf another day when I caught her with one hand and captured her wee face with my camera in the other.
Several weekends back Anne Katrine and I had a sewing bee and she presented me with this sweater. Anne made it herself, or well nearly. It is nearly finished but it had been put aside for years. She gave it to me because she knows I love Norwegian sweaters and that I like to felt and make new things from them. I am really not sure what to do with this beauty though.
She also gave me this pretty matryoshka trim that I am longing to find the time to use. Thank you once again Anne!
Here is one of my latest little matryoshkas, Agnete! I really love using lace on them lately.
Hope you are having a great weekend! We are hoping for some more snow soon.
What a cute elf! And I love your Matryoshka, too!
Posted by: Alexis | November 22, 2008 at 03:17 PM
Hi Emily...
Keep the elf. She is too cute. The sweater is lovely. I've always wanted to learn how to felt but there is a fear factor involved. Maybe I will just practice on swatches. :)
The Matryoskha ribbon and doll are both lovely. Your dolls are so sweet.
Posted by: Valarie Budayr | November 22, 2008 at 04:20 PM
What a cutie elf! She is welcome to come to Chicago any time. :) And I'm loving that trim- can't wait to see what you do with it.
Posted by: chicago sarah | November 22, 2008 at 10:56 PM
Cutest Elf I've ever seen! Agnete is just beautiful. Each time you make a doll, she's my favorite. Just love the red/pink combination and the lace trim is so sweet.
Posted by: Stephanie | November 23, 2008 at 03:08 AM
What a sweet little elf! I love that sweater and can't wait to see what you do with it. Your dolls are just wonderful!
Posted by: Jewel | November 24, 2008 at 05:50 AM
Ack! That hat is adorable! Must cast on!!!
Posted by: Katy | November 24, 2008 at 07:26 AM
What a cutie. I love your blog. I tagged you over at my blog. Come have a look.
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Posted by: Emily Anne | November 24, 2008 at 08:40 AM
What wonderful gifts
Posted by: Thimbleina | November 24, 2008 at 08:55 AM
How sweet an elf you found!
Ohhh that sweater looks gorgeous, how can one not finish something so pretty?
Lace looks great on your dolls :0D
Posted by: ingermaaike | November 24, 2008 at 09:17 AM
What a sweet little elf you have :)
Posted by: Kreativlink | November 24, 2008 at 10:21 AM
Very Beautiful Elf:) Your new doll is lovely!!
Posted by: Atelier Susan | November 24, 2008 at 11:04 AM
How cute is that trim ;-)
Posted by: Rachael Rabbit | November 24, 2008 at 01:23 PM
I love Lily's fairy hat! I think I want one like that! :)
Posted by: ArtMind | November 24, 2008 at 02:15 PM
Lily is the sweetest elf I have seen. :-) What a good idea to have a bell on the stem of the hat.
Beautiful colours in the sweater, and in your doll.
Posted by: Melanie | November 25, 2008 at 03:45 PM
I just LOVE that elf hat... now I have to try and figure out how to make one myself, 'cos I want one for my little ones as well... it's the cutest hat I've seen in a loooong time.
I'm sure you'll figure out something nice to make with that sweater.
Posted by: Tonje | November 27, 2008 at 03:18 PM
So beautiful!! Love the lace...
Posted by: Kristine | December 06, 2008 at 07:33 AM